- The 2019 Met Gala took place Monday night in New York.
- The theme, “Camp: Notes on Fashion,” was meant to inspire some of the most splashy looks from some of your favourite celebrities.
- Naturally, Twitter had a field day coming up with memes from fashion’s biggest night.
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Monday night, celebrities of all professions stepped onto the pink carpet for the annual Met Gala. With a theme like “Camp: Notes of Fashion,” one had to expect grandiose, yet nonetheless striking presentations. The memorable ensembles, breathtaking beauty looks and iconic accessories lent themselves to plenty of memes from those who watch comfortably from their couches.
Thankfully, Twitter was ready to compare some of the most opulent looks to everyday objects and beyond. Here are the best memes from this year’s Met Gala.
The invite-only event reminded one person how insufficient their funds are
Me at home judging all the #MetGala looks even know I’m poor. pic.twitter.com/RZ8JT5d0wn
— Josh Kane (@Joshkaneee) May 6, 2019
Others couldn’t get over this iconic look
go off sis #MetGala pic.twitter.com/LjYrNff41D
— ziwe (@ziwe) May 6, 2019
Some thought Frank Ocean’s look made him a dead ringer for a security guard
frank ocean lookin like he’s about to turn away my ID at a bar in boston
— hunter harris (@hunteryharris) May 6, 2019
Others could seriously relate to Jared Leto
Me, giving myself a pep talk at 2 am #MetGala pic.twitter.com/fTUhTkJXPD
— An– noying much? (@ananya420_) May 7, 2019
And some to Cardi B’s over-the-top look
Me attending a party I'm not invited to#MetGala pic.twitter.com/wUJhhK9JMB
— Paolo???? (@Ic3lad_) May 6, 2019
While by the end of the night, we were all Lady Gaga
Me leaving class without learning a damn thing #METGala pic.twitter.com/u9dv7enmlJ
— ???? (@nando_xcx) May 6, 2019
Some thought Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s looks seemed familiar
kendall and kylie at the #MetGala pic.twitter.com/fOX4Ffu31U
— ???? (@sssunflowr) May 7, 2019
Chrissy Teigen wasn’t in attendance, but that didn’t stop her from showing us her interpretation of the theme
I have arrived pic.twitter.com/zPHlRCTttZ
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) May 6, 2019
For one tweeter it was who hadn’t yet arrived that triggered a wave of emotion
WHERE ARE RIHANNA AND BLAKE LIVELY IM THIS CLOSE TO CALLING MY LAWYERS #MetGala pic.twitter.com/vhJmvtidHV
— L (@lanawaelxx) May 7, 2019
Meanwhile, others were simply there to judge
Me sitting at home judging #MetGala looks pic.twitter.com/Sbok3FRtLe
— Tom Zohar (@TomZohar) May 7, 2019
Judge the men of the night, that is
Can all the men who wore basic black Tux’s go home-? #MetGala pic.twitter.com/yD76iG9QlN
— Emily (@Okemilyv) May 6, 2019
Finally, it wouldn’t be a Met Gala meme roundup without resurrecting the iconic Jason Derulo tumble
I’m always retweeting this https://t.co/P4TQ7c44Cv
— Desus Nice (@desusnice) May 6, 2019
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